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Horowitz, Anthony

Heroes and Villians

166 pp. | Kingfisher/Macmillan | May, 2011 | Trade ISBN 978-0-7534-6546-2 $9.99
(3) 4-6 Legends series. Illustrated by Thomas Yeates. Horowitz first adapted most of these stories thirty years ago, but the culturally varied myths resonate well in their new packaging. Balancing the heroic and the macabre, these dryly humorous, sometimes gory retellings hold particular appeal for reluctant readers. The conversational language also lends itself well to reading aloud. Black-and-white illustrations provide occasional breaks in the text while adding visual interest. Review covers these Legends titles: Death and the Underworld and Heroes and Villains.
Reviewer: Bethany Templeton Klem

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